Preliminary Administrator License

The Preliminary Administrator License Program is looking for teacher and/or program leaders who are ready to take a stand for improving learning for all students. These are current educators who know they can directly impact more students and their families through working in leadership roles outside the classroom.

You may take up to four semester hours (EDAD 501/601 and EDAD 518/618) as a Special Student before being admitted into the program. Within this four semester-hour period, you must apply to be formally admitted to the Graduate School.

Prerequisites

Applicants must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States (the college or university must be regionally accredited when the degree was conferred) or the foreign equivalent.

Applicants must document licensure as a teacher or personnel service specialist in any state.

Applicants must document three years of successful teaching and/or personnel service experience in the public schools or regionally accredited private schools.

Application Timeline

The Graduate Admissions office will confirm via email the receipt and status of your application file. Applications for the master’s degree and license-only programs will be reviewed by faculty and the Graduate Admissions Committee on a rolling basis. That is, files will be reviewed once all application requirements are met. The Graduate Admissions Committee meets every month of the year except August.

Application Requirements

The following items are required for the Preliminary Administrator License-only program:

Application Form
Lewis & Clark uses an online application which is managed by a third party vendor. You will be able to upload your essay and resume. However, transcripts must be sent directly to the graduate school. We will accept official e-transcripts sent by colleges and university registrar offices.

Application Fee
A $50 nonrefundable application fee is required. The fee is payable with a credit card or electronic check. A fee waiver is available to alumni of Lewis & Clark. Participants in special programs are also eligible for a waiver.

Essay
Applicants are required to write an essay approximately 500 words in length. The essay may be submitted electronically (email attachment or as part of the online application) or in paper format (hand delivered, mailed or faxed).

Write an essay addressing the following topics:

Describe why you would like to pursue the preliminary administrator license program. Please share how your leadership work has and/or will focus on transforming schools through equitable and socially just practice.

Three Letters of Recommendation
We require letters from three individuals who know you and are qualified to evaluate your academic competence, character and/or experience in professional or leadership roles. Professors, supervisors, and employers are often the best sources. References from a personal therapist, family members, or friends are not accepted.

NOTE: At least one letter of recommendation must be from a principal or supervisor who has observed your licensed teaching or personnel work within the last five years. If you are unable to obtain such a letter for some reason, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your options.

How to submit your lettersThe online application includes the letter of recommendation process. You will be able to manage your letters of recommendation online. The online letter of recommendation process is imbedded in the online application form managed by a third party vendor. The link to the online letter of recommendation process will be emailed to your letter writers.

Official Transcripts
Applicants must hold a master’s degree and a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States (the college or university must be regionally accredited at the time of enrollment and when the degree was conferred) or the foreign equivalent. Official degree posted transcripts from institutions where you earned your undergraduate and graduate degrees are required. Official transcripts for any post-baccalaureate credits earned should also be provided. Failure to submit official copies of all transcripts may result in the withholding of your application for consideration. Transcripts stamped “Issued to Student” will not be considered official.

Graduates of a non-U.S. university system are required to provide officially evaluated and translated copies of all their college transcripts. Official evaluations and translations are done by outside agencies. Information regarding three such agencies can be found by going to International Applicants.

How to Submit Transcripts
Lewis & Clark will accept paper or e-transcripts ordered directly from each postsecondary institution attended. Transcripts cannot be uploaded via the online application. Transcripts must be mailed, emailed or faxed directly from the institution to the Graduate Admissions office. The mailing and email information can be found on the right side of this web page.

Grade Point Average (GPA)
All applicants must hold a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students who graduated from an institution using a 5.0 scale must have earned a minimum of 3.75 GPA in their graduate degree and a 3.4 GPA for the undergraduate degree.

Resume
Submit a current professional resume listing positions that you have held for three months or longer including your current position.

Teaching or Personnel Service Specialist LicenseApplicants must hold a valid regular teaching or personnel service specialist license. Please submit a copy of your current license.

Test Scores
No test scores are required for admission to this program.